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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1968
Page
7
The Odessa American editorial asserts freedom as a divine gift and urges readers to apply the Ten Commandments Golden Rule and Declaration of Independence to daily life. It emphasizes self-control responsibility and informing readers to promote liberty and harmony guided by moral principles.
The May 2 hearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee featured Secretary of State Dean Rusk arguing that deep cuts in foreign aid would spark violent revolutions and topple moderate leaders in developing countries. He framed aid as a sound investment tying prosperity to U.S. export markets, while critics from The Taxpayers Committee To End Foreign Aid charged aid funds are stolen taxes sent to foreign elites, fueling revolts and wars.
The Permian Chapter of American Business Women's Association scheduled a meeting at the Eastside Community Center. Also noted are ten and twenty year ago items including a Veterans of Foreign Wars event and John F Crooks Jr becoming Odessa area American Legion vice commander.
President Johnson signs the truth in lending bill setting new federal limits on wage garnishment. At least 48 dollars of weekly take home pay will be exempt, with 75 percent exemption for post tax earnings, and firing for a single garnishment banned. The rule takes effect July 1, 1970, leaving state laws to vary.
The FBI expands its King assassination inquiry amid signs of a covert writer behind Kings speeches and possible foreign links. Evidence points to a secret Communist adviser, potential cross border travel, and a broader probe involving CIA and DIA as officials seek who tipped off James Earl Ray.
This AP almanac for May 31, 1968 lists historical events on the date. Notable items include the start of the reign of terror in 1733 and the Johns town flood tragedy of 1889. It cites other dates such as the Union of South Africa in 1390 and Eichmann’s execution in 1962 alongside scattered notes about world events and past anniversaries.
A quirky column notes hose for spreading cement like material is hard to clean, dogs see poorly compared to humans, and comments on the need to feed lawns in summer to prevent grubs. The odd phrases hint at practical advice and humor from a past page.
A fragment listing several lawmakers with party and office locations: Sen Ralph W Yarbo from Austin Texas. Sen John G Tower from Wichita Falls Texas. Rep Richard C White from El Paso Texas. Rep va C Ris her from San Angelo Texas. Rep Ace Pickens from Odessa Texas. Rep Richard C Slack from Pecos Texas. Sen Dorsey Hardeman from San Angelo Texas.
Across clues cover geography and objects. fill answers like Limerick, crate, abolish, peat, etc. Down clues intersect to form a full grid with Irish city and several common crossword entries. The puzzle lists numbers and hints including Italian dish and Peruvian to guide the fill.
Chicago Tribune summarizes how Johnson aides planned for a Humphrey bid, evaluating cabinet members and political liabilities. It notes Rusk and McNamara could exit, Freeman’s farm policy woes, and Kennedy’s impact on Southern support as the 1968 campaign shapes up.
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